What does this LOINC code represent?

This LOINC code identifies a lab observation, measurement, question, or clinical concept in a standardized format.

Is this enough to understand my test result?

No. The code identifies the test or observation, but the interpretation depends on the actual result, reference range, and clinical context.

LOINCActiveObservation

LOINC Code 30408-9: WBC other/Leukocytes (Pleur fld)

Name: LOINC Code 30408-9: WBC other/Leukocytes (Pleur fld)
Creator: HealthAssure Clinical Team
Published: 2026-05-25T17:13:11.347Z

30408-9 is a LOINC code used to identify WBC other/Leukocytes (Pleur fld) in laboratory and clinical observation data. You may see this code in lab systems, lab reports, EHR exports, interoperability feeds, or other structured clinical data exchanges. LOINC codes identify tests, measurements, observations, survey items, and clinical questions in a standardized way. It is associated with the component Leukocytes other/Leukocytes. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Plr fld.

Reviewed by HealthAssure Clinical TeamUpdated 25 May 2026

What is this code?

LOINC codes identify tests, measurements, observations, survey items, and clinical questions in a standardized way. It is associated with the component Leukocytes other/Leukocytes. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Plr fld.

When is it used?

Used in lab systems, EHRs, and clinical data exchange.
May identify a test, observation, survey item, or clinical document request rather than a diagnosis.
Status: ACTIVE
Order vs observation: Observation

What it does not mean

The code identifies the observation or test, not the actual result.

Key facts

Leukocytes other/Leukocytes in Pleural fluid
Leukocytes other/Leukocytes
HEMATOLOGY/CELL COUNTS; Leuc; Leuk; Leukocyte; Lkcs; Number fraction; Othr; Percent; Pleural; Pleural fluid; Point in time; QNT; Quan; Quant; Quantitative; Random; thoracentesis fluid; WBC; WBC Other; WBCs; White blood cell; White blood cells

Where you may see this code

You may see this code in lab systems, lab reports, EHR exports, interoperability feeds, or other structured clinical data exchanges.

Related SNOMED CT concepts

705114005SNOMED CT mapping for WBC other/Leukocytes (Pleur fld) (30408-9)

Related observations and tests

SNOMED_CT 705114005high

LOINC Code System

Source: LOINC-SNOMED cooperation package

Common synonyms

WBC other/Leukocytes (Pleur fld)Leukocytes other/Leukocytes in Pleural fluidWBC Other NFr PlrLeukocytes other/LeukocytesHEM/BCOther white blood cells/White Blood Cells, Pleural fluidNFr

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code30408-9

SystemLOINC

Display nameWBC other/Leukocytes (Pleur fld)

DescriptionLeukocytes other/Leukocytes

Short nameWBC Other NFr Plr

ComponentLeukocytes other/Leukocytes

PropertyNFr

TimingPt

System (specimen)Plr fld

ScaleQn

ClassHEM/BC

Example units%

StatusACTIVE

Order/ObservationObservation

Flags

BillableNo

Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC

Version2.82

Releasemain

First released2.04

Last changed2.79

Consumer names

Other white blood cells/White Blood Cells, Pleural fluid

Part names

Leukocytes other/leukocytesNFrPtPlr fldQnNumber FractionPoint in time (spot)Pleural fluid

About this content

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